4021-50-5 | 4-(Trifluoromethylthio)benzaldehyde

CAS:4021-50-5 | 4-(Trifluoromethylthio)benzaldehyde ,Description

4-(Trifluoromethylthio)benzaldehyde (4-TMB) is an organic compound belonging to the family of aldehydes. It is a colorless liquid with a strong, pungent odor and low water solubility. 4-TMB has been used in various fields of research, such as organic synthesis, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry. It is also used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, as an intermediate in the production of fungicides, and as a reagent for the determination of certain compounds.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Synthesis and Material Properties

4-(Trifluoromethylthio)benzaldehyde is a chemical compound that has been explored in various scientific research applications. One study involved the synthesis of highly fluorescent phenylene vinylene containing perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB) aromatic ether polymers. This research demonstrated the reaction of 4-(Trifluorovinyloxy)benzaldehyde with other compounds to form novel monomers, which were then polymerized. The resulting polymers showed excellent thermal stability and high fluorescence in both solution and thin film forms (Neilson et al., 2008).

Catalysis and Chemical Reactions

In another study, graphitic carbon nitride was modified through thermal, chemical, and mechanical processes to act as a metal-free photocatalyst for the selective synthesis of benzaldehyde from benzyl alcohol. This research highlights the potential of using environmentally friendly conditions and catalysts in chemical transformations (Lima et al., 2017).

Photocatalysis

Further research focused on the use of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles as a catalyst in the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde. This study explored a milder approach for the synthesis of these nanoparticles, which exhibited superparamagnetic behavior and high catalytic activity for the conversion of benzyl alcohol under ambient reaction conditions (Iraqui et al., 2020).

Environmental Applications

The development of fluorinated microporous polyaminals for adsorption of carbon dioxide and selectivities over nitrogen and methane was another significant application. This study used 4-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde, among other compounds, to synthesize microporous networks with high CO2 adsorption capacities and selectivities (Li et al., 2016).

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